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The Risks of ADHD Medications
Before any patient takes a medication, a doctor is supposed to tell them the possible side effects of the drug and help the patient way the cost versus the benefit. That is rarely, if ever, happening today in the world of ADHD. Most of the patients we see who are...
The MTA Study: A Huge Event In The ADHD World
ADD or attention deficit disorder is growing at an enormous pace. It is believed that over 10% of school aged boys may have ADD (attention deficit disorder) or ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). It is also believed that up to another 10-20% of school...
Neurofeedback and the American Academy of Pediatrics
Neurofeedback is a computerized workout for the brain. The purpose is to strengthen the brain by balancing the electrical activity. Brain waves have long been associated with the function of the brain. The brain is much like a muscle in that it can be trained. We have...
The Importance of Fish Oil
What we put into our body on a regular basis matters. For so many years people were afraid of fat in the diet. Low fat diets became the rage. We now know that fat is a very important part of optimal health. Healthy fats are very important for many functions of the...
Neurofeedback and Addiction Research
We have worked with many people over the last decade dealing with neurobehavioral challenges. One of my favorite groups to work with is those dealing with addiction. Neurofeedback has been a very effective tool in helping those dealing with this problem. Check out the...
Signs Of A Weak Frontal Lobe
Brain health has come to the forefront of the news in the last decade. Major progress has occurred in what we know about the brain. We know that maintaining fuel delivery, battling chronic inflammation and maximizing proper activation can help manage and possible...
ADHD Research- Part 3
Here’s more research behind the use of neurofeedback with ADHD. So many people were excited about the first two blogs on this subject, I thought I should write a third. We have used neurofeedback with ADD and ADHD for almost a decade with great success. Targeted...
You Cannot Spank Away ADD
ADD or attention deficit disorder is real. Families and individuals all over the country are facing significant difficulties from this health challenge. The inability to focus or stay on task can overwhelm a person. In many cases of ADD, the harder the person tries to...
A New Way To Look At Depression
Depression is a real problem in our country. We are seeing more and more people dealing with depression that are coming into our office. Some of these people coming in for help include elementary aged children. The CDC reports 24 million Americans deal with some type...
Back to School
It's back to school time! Some of you are relieved and some of you are a little worried. School is a time of fun and learning for many kids and their families, but for some children, school is a time of stress. With stress, learning issues and emotional issues can...